You guys have been asking and we couldn't be more excited to announce that our 2016 Planners are now available for preorder!
This planner comes with three fun cover options: Rainbow Marble, #PLAN and a floral pattern designed by Lulie Wallace. They all feature gold foil, an elastic band to hold them closed in your purse, fun stickers and my favorite new addition…spiral binding!
This means that they lay flat, which I LOVE.
I specially requested gold spirals because I know how much you guys love gold!
If you had our 2015 planner, the size of these is fairly similar. They're still small enough to fit comfortably in most purses (a must for me!) but the spine is just a little bit thicker.
On the inside I did an illustration for each month, and the month tabs are color coded.
Let's talk about the three cover designs for a minute…
Each year we try to do a variety of covers for the different personalities in our lives. Last year I seriously gave like 15 of these planners as holiday gifts—haha! Anyway, it's probably way too early to be talking about the holidays, I feel like I just said a curse word. (Forgive me?)
Most of my friends have a very strong favorite of the three designs. But some people, like me, could go in more than one direction. Argh! These are important life choices, you guys!
Which is your favorite??
Preorder your 2016 planner now because they are limited edition and we cannot guarantee how long they will last!
Domestic shipping is free and International has a low $5.00 flat rate!
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments! xx- Elsie
ps. Our academic planners are still available through this weekend if you want one to start using immediately. Stripe, #BUSY, Lulie Wallace Design. They are shipping now.
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I just bought the #PLAN one. So excited! I happened to sign up for the pre-order, not even realize they were officially rolling out today =)
I just had a brain meltdown! I had such a hard time choosing!! I’ve gone with #PLAN as I think that will suit the ‘me’ I’ll be in 2016 lol
YAHOOOO!!! xx
omg these are so beautiful! the colourful swirly one is gorgeous! putting it on my Christmas list!!xx
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These are perfect, except I have to have my planners use Monday to Sunday weeks. Maybe for 2017?
Need a new organizer and that #plan planner is perfect! Great review lady.
XO, Jessi
mywhiteT.com
Are there photos where we can see the “to do” for daily and weekly stuff? I have used a Moleskin where the days are on one side, and then a notes section is on the opposite side where I make lists weekly. But these are just sooo colorful, I may have to switch it up.
Hi Anne! They look like this: http://abeautifulmess.com/2014/11/abm-2015-planners-see-inside-.html 🙂 -Jacki
Ahh! So gorgeous! ** WANT THEM NOW **
Does the int. shipping include India??
<3
xo
It does! 🙂 -Jacki
I love them all! just pre-ordered the flower print!
I’m using your 2015 coral planner and I customized it by drawing flowers around the gold dots, so this is perfect for 2016!
so cute i will have to order one!
http://xoxobella.com
Oh my gosh! I am loving the #plan one!
Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy
A great planner for bloggers like me to stay organized 🙂
Liv
http://www.livforstyle.net
Do we not have monthly quotes any more? If yes are they in the fun hand written style as before? That was my favourite bit, very motivating!
You said they’re a little bigger than their 2015 counter parts, any chance we could see them side by side?
Do they not say ‘notes’ and ‘to do’ any more on in the little spaces?
Sorry for all the questions but I’m sure you understand 🙂 #ThatCreativeLife Trying to know this so i can decided between them and the academic planner…
Hey ABM!
I LOVED using your planner this past year – I meant to give you a review sooner…ah well
I had the rainbow stripes. I LOVED the stickers (would you consider selling more in your online store for those of us who’d probably use all of them in one month?), the extra pages (I often used mine to journal about the month), the goal pages, the quotes, and the color schemes.
The only hiccup was that there was inconsistent date formatting (for example, Sunday, February 1st wasn’t in the last week of January, and it wasn’t in the first week of February either…but this wasn’t a problem in most of the other months). I also wish the arrow stickers fit in the back folder. Meh. I got over these quickly.
Personally, I’d love to see check boxes incorporated somehow (in the notes section, goals, or event the days). I also generally prefer a larger size – I’m used to notebook sized planners, so this one felt comparatively cramped. Also meh. Personal preference.
Thanks again for all of your hard work! These journals are super cool, and I hope this review was more helpful than not.
– Cathryn
(ps, sorry to do this via comment…I wasn’t sure how else to give feedback – don’t feel like you need to actually post it)
The planner is so pretty! http://www.hannamarielei.com
I’m a complete planner addict and all I can say is… they’re absolutely gorgeous, great job! (there was some oooh-ing and ahhh-ing as well)
Akino | http://akinokiki.blogspot.ca/
what a nice planner! I love the flower and marble 🙂 Wish that I could join the PO. Maybe next time.
Do the weekly spreads start Sun. to Sat??? Thats how I do my PL & can’t ever find something to help me out (these would be perfect! I Just need to see a picture of the daily spreads to fully commit to these.I clicked on the link above but did not see a daily spread. Please HELP:) They are all so pretty.
So pretty! Just wanted to know if there is a picture of the daily view for this planner? I love that the weekly spread is Sunday to Saturday ( super helpful for my PL)
Yay! I’m so glad you like it. :))
xx- Elsie
Haha! I still haven’t chosen either- it’s hard!
xx- Elsie
Thanks so much Erika!
xx- Elsie
Awe- perfect!
xx- Elsie
I decided to do illustrations this time, just to spice it up!! 🙂
The rest of the pages are similar to 2015.
-Elsie
Thanks so much for the feedback!! 🙂
-Elsie
The weekly pages start on Sundays.
xx- Elsie
Yes- the daily/weekly view is very similar to 2015- http://abeautifulmess.com/2014/11/abm-2015-planners-see-inside-.html I’ll share more pics from the inside of this one as we get into autumn. And we’re including this in the next unboxing video too!
xx- Elsie
These look amazing!
I love #PLAN.
Phew! Just had a major crisis over which one to order… Couldn’t choose between the marbled and the #plan one so I flipped a coin! And just ordered the #plan planner. It’s officially going to be the christmas present (never to early!) from myself to myself.
I’ve been using the same type of planner for the past 5 years or so but as it happens I don’t like this year’s designs – your planners couldn’t have come at a better time 🙂
Thank you!
Lots of love from Germany
Too bad I already have a planner for next year.. I do like the #Plan and the rainbow marble one!!
I just wanted to say “thank you” for not forgetting your international fans and offering a 5$ flatrate shipping!! I have seen quite a few great planners from companies in the US but with shipping I’d always end up paying around 70-80$, which would be completely ridiculous for a planner.
So, thank you! For giving us the opportunity to get one of your pretty planners for a reasonable price, too 🙂
Xo,
Kathleen
Loooooooove this and I will definitely get this for uni. <3 You did a reeaally good job on the colors and the style, I just adore this!
Hugs, the girl from the sea
http://maedchenvommeer.blogspot.de/
agreed!
I love the “rainbow swirl” and the “#Plan” — these are adorable! What is it about a new planner?! It makes me smile… that and office supplies!
Loving the #plan! Wish I could see the inside layout a bit more though!
The planners are gorgeous! I want to touch one! What is the paper like – cardstock weight or regular paper weight? What tools do you write with so there’s no bleed-through or see-through to the back side of the page? Thanks!
My favorite’s the marbled one!
These are so beautiful! Might have to order myself one 🙂
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Ordered the floral one!! Love it 🙂 When will these ship?? Already cant wait to use it. The spiral is a great update!!
I ordered the planner and after I paid the wrong planner was ordered. I want the narble not the floral. Please help!
Hey Linda!
No worries- just contact our support team here- http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/contact/new
I would fix it personally if I could, but I actually don’t have access to the backend. :)) They’ll correct it for you! xx- Elsie
Early November! Dates start in January! :)) Elsie
It’s a little thicker than last year, but not quite cardstock. I checked it with several pens and there was no bleed through! 🙂
Elsie
We’ll share more soon! 🙂
Elsie
Glad you appreciate the shipping! Our international readers are very important to us! :))
-Elsie
Love them but don’t need one… I just got the floral academic agenda which I adore ! I’d love it with the spirales also, maybe an idea for next year ? Thank you for inspiring me so much.
already preordered mine and I can’t wait! I really like the addition of the spiral so that it lays flat! Last year’s is also amazing but it is sometimes hard to write in it with one hand while the other is holding my phone to my ear figuring out dates/times for appointments!
Makes me wish I was still in school. These are so cute.
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Ahhh. I love it. Wish I would have known this was coming out before I bought the academic agenda. This one would have been much easier for me to use. Eeek. Lovely design!
So excited about this new planner! I liked the Monday through Sunday format like the 2015 agenda … Makes the weekend one continuous chunk… But I will trade that for the spiral binding so I am still happy with it. Is there still a pocket in the back cover?
I’m not a planning person so I won’t be picking this up but the designs are gorgeous! I always look forward to seeing what you girls bring out x
Erin | http://beingerin.com/
I love your 2015 planner – I use it every day! 2016 looks like a fabulous upgrade!
<3
katsfashionfix.blogspot.com
Such a gorgeous planner! I love me some low-tech gear ever since I could remember, especially anything Hello Kitty from when I was a child! This is the adult savvy version! Though, for my personal docs I go back to the mobile space – Docady.
Random question: where did you produce your planners? I’m a graphic designer and super OCD and I can never find a planner that has all the stuff I need, and I want to produce my own (for myself … not interested in selling bc it’s a PITA). Thought about creating one and spiral binding it, but I like having the hard binder. PS Yours are quite lovely (but not quite what I need). Thanks!
I preordered the marble planner! I’m an artsy nerd so I LOVE the swirly looking paint. Can’t wait to get it and to keep my 2016 in order-and stylish!
When will these ship out?! 🙂
When will these be available?
Hi Melanie! If you contact our support team (http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/conversations/new) they will be able to help you with that! 🙂 -Jacki
They will start shipping in early November. You can pre-order now to make sure you get your favorite design! 🙂
Elsie
Thanks so much! Our planners are made in China! If you wanted to create something 1-off and totally customer there is probably an Etsy seller who could hook you up!
xx- Elsie
Dammit! I bought the other one, the non spiral #Busy one because I didn’t realize you were making spiraled ones and now I want this one!!! Sigh. T
coffeeslag
COFFEESLAG 06/26/15
I’ve been trying to decide on a planner all month, so many options! I think you have me sold though. Pre-ordering the rainbow marble beauty!
All of these are so pretty! I’ve pre-ordered the Rainbow Marble planner. Bring on 2016!
These are all beautiful!
Laura
http://laurahager.blogspot.com/
omg looks great! i deff want it how can i get one? im from mexico :S
I keep getting an error message when trying to sign up to preorder these, could you direct me on who to contact please?
Oh no! Sorry about that, Charlotte. Our support team can be contacted here: http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/conversations/new -Jacki
Same here! The week starts with monday! 🙂
Hi! Could you tell us the width/thickness of the spine? Thanks! -Lizzi
Hi Lizzi! Here’s the dimensions: 6.25” W x 7.75”H 🙂 -Jacki
I’ve just went sooo outside my comfortzone and ordered the marbled one. So not my normal style – which would have been the #PLAN – I thought it was time to push the limits a bit, so here we go.